Interest in iOS

[astubenbord]

I am interested in the amount of potential users on iOS! If there is enough interest I might consider also publishing to the Apple App Store. Since the costs to publish to app store are quite high (100$/year), this step would only make sense if there are enough users interested and potentially also willing to help me cover part of the fees.

Thanks for your participation!

[JigSawFr]

Or maybe sell the app as a one time purchase ? Not a big fan of subscription but one time purchase will be fine. Otherwise sponsorship on GitHub 😁

[astubenbord]

You're right. I will probably try the sponsorship option if this project gains a bit more traction and there are enough people interested! :)

[astubenbord]

Quick Update: I've set up GitHub Sponsors with the monthly goal of 8€, which will pay for the annual fee :)

[lagmoellertim]

Are there any updates on the iOS version of this app? If buying a developer certificate is not an option for you, I recently discovered a method to distribute iOS apps without publishing it in the app store. Using altstore, users can install .ipa.Files manually without the store on their iPhone. These files normally also need a certificate, but when installing it using altstore, this is not checked. So you can build a simple .ipa file by following this guide and publish it to github. This process could be automated as well using a CI pipeline.

[astubenbord]

Interesting. I'm currently setting up a pipeline for automatic distribution to Google play and eventually also GitHub, thanks for the info, I'll have a look.

[JigSawFr]

@astubenbord Hey mate, can you add me on Discord to discuss on it further:
Thanks

[astubenbord]

Sure!

[JigSawFr]

Try the app with TestFlight:
https://testflight.apple.com/join/nmLJvzP9
Publishing of builds is in manual stage, working to automate it with Github.
Don't hesitate to share your comments guys :)

[JigSawFr]

I just released the app name to be re-used again @astubenbord ;)

[astubenbord]

Thanks! I will do :)

[astubenbord]

Seems like the app has to be deleted in order for the app name to become available again? Or do you know how long it may take for it to be available again? Thanks!

[JigSawFr]

Seems like the app has to be deleted in order for the app name to become available again? Or do you know how long it may take for it to be available again? Thanks!

Already done on my side, don't know if there is a timing. UI said if I delete the app it will be available for other's devs :)

[astubenbord]

@JigSawFr Hm, seems like the name is still not available. I'll contact the support then I guess, maybe they can resolve this :)

[Chluz]

I seem to have been bumped from the testflight beta. Was that intentional ? I was very much enjoying adding files to paperless from the iphone camera.

[astubenbord]

No, not intentional. I don't manage the iOS distribution myself, but I'm planning on doing so.

[akoen]

Are there any current plans to release paperless mobile on Testflight or on the App Store? I completely understand that the developer account is expensive, but would love to be able to use the app if it's possible.

[djonasdev]

Maybe it's possible to get a free account? https://developer.apple.com/support/membership-fee-waiver/

[astubenbord]

The account itself is not a problem, I already paid for it. I'm rather limited by time at the moment and I currently also don't have access to a macbook :/

[nstrelow]

Ah dang, I hate Apple for this exclusivity bullshit (have been since 2013, where people kept pestering me about an iOS app).

It might be possible to compile and build version with github actions + fastlane on a free github MacOS machine, at least it was some time ago.

I did set it up here once before: https://github.com/hpi-studyu/studyu/actions/runs/7802327078/job/21279514013
I think this did work without access to a Macbook, but maybe I am missing some initial setup stuff.

[akoen]

The account itself is not a problem, I already paid for it. I'm rather limited by time at the moment and I currently also don't have access to a macbook :/

Totally understand. Let me know if there’s any way I can help with my macbook although GitHub actions does look like a good strategy. You’re also totally justified in charging a small fee for the app on ios to recoup your costs and time.